Luxury means craftmanship – LE MOSAISTE : handcrafted Moroccan and Arabesque mosaic

In the world of Moroccan zellige tiles, Le Mosaiste stands for authenticity and quality. Le Mosaiste is French and literally means ‘the mosaic maker’, which is a trade the Farhi family has been in for several generations. The name was chosen, says Miloud Farhi, who is a maâlem (Ar. master artisan) himself, because the select … Read more

Prada’s hyper-real gas station fantasy: Spring-Summer 2012

For its Gas Station Chic ad campaign Prada turned to Kati Nescher, Meghan Collison, Natasha Poly, Elise Crombez, Ymre Stiekema & Kathryn Kruger. The models were photographed by Steven Meisel. Through the lens of Steven Meisel, the groundbreaking photographer of Prada’s campaigns, we see the models tower above us, the cars and modernist architecture set … Read more

hulsta multi-forma II – Flexibility at its best

hülsta multi-forma – Flexibility at its best Individual wardrobe and storage solutions Multi-Forma is a classic among intelligent wardrobe systems for bedrooms. A convincing concept in every respect: Front design, wardrobe interiors and dimensions offer incredible variability. The current addtions to the system, which include walk-in wardrobes and recess solutions as well as innovative design … Read more

Object Rotterdam 2012 – the latest limited editions and designers one-offs

OBJECT ROTTERDAM 2012 OBJECT ROTTERDAM is the fair for contemporary design and will be held during Art Rotterdam in the opposite Las Palmas building. The 2012 edition of OBJECT Rotterdam takes place from 9 to 12 February and is under the management of new director Anne van der Zwaag. The fair wpresents the most current … Read more

Fairmont set to open five hotel projects in key international markets next year

Luxury Hotel Brand Set to Add More Than 1,300 Rooms Around the World in 2012 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties in 2012. Headlining Fairmont’s robust schedule of 2012 openings, which will see the brand debut in several new global markets, are Fairmont Jaipur in India, Fairmont … Read more

XKR-S Convertible – fastest convertible Jaguar has ever built

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible – the most powerful and fastest convertible Jaguar has ever built The pinnacle of the Jaguar sporting range – the XKR-S Coupe – is now joined by a convertible body style which offers the same enticing blend of abilities, while offering driver and passenger a heightened connection with their surroundings. Jaguar XKR-S … Read more